Safari Overview

Ol Donyo Lodge and Mara Plains present a 7 day wildlife safari

Stay at Kenya's only Relais & Chateaux member properties in two of Africa's iconic landscapes. The Chyulu Hills give way to wide-open plains, and mighty Mount Kilimanjaro towers on the horizon. At Ol Donyo Lodge take up the 'dodging the dogs' challenge (training the anti-poaching dog unit by letting them chase you!), ride on horseback, or mountain bike amongst giraffe and zebra. Then fly to the Masai Mara for big cat encounters. Based at Mara Plains look forward to superb guiding, full on wildlife encounters, walks and night drives and the use of a top spec camera for the duration of your stay.

This is a fantastic combination safari with luxury lodges and excellent wildlife encounters.

Trip Highlights

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Conservation credentials

Great Plains Conservation strives to conserve African landscapes in order to protect habitats and the wildlife that resides there. They work to select key areas for protection and use responsible tourism safaris to support their conservation efforts. Great Plains Foundation works alongside this to rehabilitate and, in the long run, save certain species.

At this time the main focus of their efforts are lions, rhinos and elephants and this safari allows you to encounter these species while knowing you are contributing to their protection.

Quick Day by Day overview

Days 1-4 | Arrive Kenya - Chyulu Hills You will arrive into Nairobi and transfer directly to Ol Donyo Lodge in the Chyulu Hills region of Kenya. Once you have landed you will be welcomed to the lodge and will be astounded by the stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro visible from your room. Depending on what time you arrive you may be able to head straight out on a game drive or nature walk. Over the course of the next three days you will have time to fully appreciate your pristine surroundings and encounter wildlife through a variety of safari styles. Whether you opt for the more adventurous horse riding safari or prefer to sit out in a waterhole hide, the choice is yours and you won't be disappointed with the up-close wildlife sightings.

Days 4-7 | Ol Donyo - Masai Mara From Ol Donyo Lodge you will transfer by light aircraft to the Mara and settle in to your Mara Plains Camp. There are just seven tents here to ensure an intimate experience and top quality hospitality. Throughout your stay you will be able to choose your activity and dining pattern to suit you and to fit to the movements and location of wildlife. Mara Plains Camp is situated in predator central, meaning big cat sightings are extremely likely. The lodge even offers high-end cameras and binoculars for guests to use during their stay. After a few days of excellent sightings, luxury lodging and sumptuous cuisine you will never want to leave.

Day 8 | Depart Kenya It is now time to depart Kenya and say goodbye to your Mara Plains hosts. Travel back to Nairobi to catch your onward flight home and reminisce about your memorable safari.

Kenya Safari Quick Facts

Price

The trip value is £11,200 based on the cost of two persons sharing excluding international flights.

Includes

This safari includes three nights Ol Donyo Lodge, three nights Mara Plains, all meals, house drinks, included activities, internal flights and transfers. Valid for travel in 2017 and must be used by 19th December 2017.